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Ho Chi Minh CityViet Nam · Asia

Viet Nam · Asia · Population 14,002,598 · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Ho Chi Minh City in Viet Nam (Asia) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$1050 incl. rent, a safety index of 50/100, an average annual temperature of 27.5°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$1050incl. rent · est. range

$800 – $1500

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

50/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

27.5°C avg/yr

2093mm · 3545h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

90Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband)

Air quality

24.2µg/m³ PM2.5 · Moderate

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

No clear long-stay route

Source: Viet Nam snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City?

Ho Chi Minh City has an estimated monthly cost of ~$1050 including rent (range $800–$1500), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Ho Chi Minh City safe?

Ho Chi Minh City scores 50/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter Viet Nam?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are eVisa to Viet Nam. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Ho Chi Minh City?

Median fixed broadband download is about 90 Mbps (public statistical estimate).

About Viet Nam

Viet Nam: GDP per capita ~$5,066 (World Bank), HDI 0.726, Global Peace Index rank #45 (IEP 2024). Open Viet Nam country page →

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